Home | Los Angeles County | Pasadena | 91105 | 262 S San Rafael Ave
MLS: CRP1-25399 | Status: Active | Price: $12,000,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 5 /6
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 /6 | 10,918 | 2.71 | 1927 |
'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.'Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the estate offers scale, privacy, and permanence that can no longer be replicated.Gordon B. Kaufmann, AIA Fellow, who over his career partnered with Reginald Johnson, Roland Coate, and Jesse Stanton, was the architect behind Greystone Mansion, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Athenaeum at Caltech, and numerous other landmark works, earning recognition at the Paris International Exposition. His architecture is found throughout many of Southern California's most prominent enclaves, including Bel-Air, Hancock Park, Holmby Hills, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montecito.This Italian Revival masterpiece reflects Kaufmann's timeless vision, revealing a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand enter
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRP1-25399 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 101 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Dressing Area, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Kitchen | Other |
| Appliances | Freezer, Other, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator |
| Dining Room | In Kitchen, Other |
| Family Room | Other |
| Fireplace | Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Tile |
| Pool | In Ground |
| Style | Mediterranean, Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Side By Side, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
Rita Whitney
The Agency
License #: 01209004
Phone: (626) 755-4988
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